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# Karl Theodor Reiffenstein (1820–1893)

Karl Theodor Reiffenstein is a German artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $672. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Karl Theodor Reiffenstein sold in 2026 for $986, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Karl Theodor Reiffenstein work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Theodor Reiffenstein work is $672.

The median Karl Theodor Reiffenstein work on paper sells for $672 across 2 lots.

The median Karl Theodor Reiffenstein painting sells for $1,872 across 2 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $1,872‡ | $3,565‡ | 66.7% | 2021-06-02 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $672‡ | $986 | 50% | 2026-05-21 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $3,565‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $986 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $358‡ |
| Paintings | 2009 | $178 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Karl Theodor Reiffenstein worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Theodor Reiffenstein work is $672. The median Karl Theodor Reiffenstein work on paper sells for $672 across 2 lots. The median Karl Theodor Reiffenstein painting sells for $1,872 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Karl Theodor Reiffenstein's auction record?

Karl Theodor Reiffenstein's auction record is $3,565, set in 2021. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.